The Division on Technology and Logistics (DTL) aims to enhance the economic development and competitiveness in developing countries - in particular Least Developed Countries - through efficient trade logistics services and transit transport systems; science, technology and innovation, including increased access to and sustainable use of information and communication technologies; and training and capacity-building programmes for local institutions.

The Division achieves this through analytical work, intergovernmental policy dialogue and the implementation of technical cooperation, training and capacity building programmes.

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The world economy has not escaped its long-running recession, UNCTAD's Secretary-General said, raising a principal topic at a three-week training course on Key Issues on the International Economic Agenda, held in Jakarta.

The United Nations Group on the Information Society held the first-ever Open Consultations on Meeting the Challenges of Financing ICT for Development. Financing ICT is important in order to bridge the digital divide and for developing countries to connec

ASYCUDA World - the latest version of UNCTADs automated customs system - has been successfully implemented in Albania, where it will be used nationwide by over 1,100 Customs officials and economic operators.